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title: "CST025-164 Provision of Apprenticeships (Teaching Assistant Level 3)"
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# CST025-164 Provision of Apprenticeships (Teaching Assistant Level 3)

Buyer: DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-19aa43a5-75f5-4df6-9d57-a5eef57fe32d

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## Summary

Derbyshire County Council has awarded a contract titled "CST025-164 Provision of Apprenticeships (Teaching Assistant Level 3)", under the industry category of education and training services. The contract is valued at £70,000 and will be carried out by Best Practise Network. The contract follows a direct award procurement method and pertains to services within the United Kingdom, specifically in England. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the award being made on 2nd July 2026, and the service delivery is scheduled from 1st September 2026 to 29th February 2028.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those offering apprenticeship programmes, to engage with public sector clients. The contract's clear focus on apprenticeship and teaching training services offers avenues for businesses that align with Derbyshire County Council's need for skilled educators. While this contract was awarded through a direct procurement method, similar future opportunities may arise, making it advantageous for businesses to maintain relations within this sector. Companies like Best Practise Network, which are small to medium-sized enterprises, are well-suited for such public sector engagements.

## Notice

Non DCC Framework - Apprenticeship & Associated Training - 1086 (YPO)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42d16249-4708-410d-94ef-1b6413322350 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 29 Feb 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £70,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MATLOCK |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE4 3AG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF13 South and West Derbyshire |
| Local authority | Derbyshire Dales |
| Electoral ward | Matlock West |
| Westminster constituency | Derbyshire Dales |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BEST PRACTISE NETWORK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 2 Jul 2026 at 08:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42d16249-4708-410d-94ef-1b6413322350

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42d16249-4708-410d-94ef-1b6413322350
  2nd July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/

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